California declares emergency after 1st coronavirus death

California’s first coronavirus fatality — an elderly patient who apparently contracted the illness on a cruise — prompted the governor Wednesday to declare a statewide emergency as six new cases, including a medical screener at Los Angeles International Airport, were confirmed.

Medical professional screening passengers at LAX airport tests positive for coronavirus

A medical professional screening passengers at Los Angeles International Airport was diagnosed with COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Answering your COVID-19 coronavirus questions
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Isabel Valdez, a Physician Assistant of General Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, answers your questions about the new coronavirus COVID-19.

First presumptive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Fort Bend Co.
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Officials say a man in his 70s who recently traveled abroad tested positive for COVID-19. Those results are being sent to the CDC in Atlanta for verification.

Group of Houstonians worried after friend hospitalized, tested for COVID-19

These friends say the Houston woman who was tested for coronavirus is still in the hospital and the test results have not come back yet but they says they're so worried because she was initially told to self-quarantine and didn't see a doctor for days.

Report: Ultra Music Festival in Miami postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus

The Ultra Music Festival slated to happen later this month in Miami has been canceled, according to media reports, as city leaders previously expressed concerns over the three-day mass gathering amid fears that the new coronavirus could spread.

UH students, faculty under COVID-19 self-quarantine after traveling abroad

The University of Houston is requiring any student, faculty or staff returning from travel to self-quarantine for 14 days off-campus. The university believes this will ensure that anyone who develops symptoms avoids spreading coronavirus.

First presumptive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Fort Bend Co.

Fort Bend County Health and Human Services confirms the first presumptive case of coronavirus in the Houston metro area.

Coronavirus test results pending for Houston woman
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FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith speaks with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner about how the city plans to handle a coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus alert on Tinder surprises dating app's users

Tinder has surprised users by declaring that COVID-19 protection is “more important” than having “fun” on the dating app.

U.S. virus death toll rises to 11 with California victim

The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 11 on Wednesday with a victim succumbing in California.

Indeed instructs employees to work from home, cites coronavirus outbreak

According to the company, the health and safety of its employees has become a top priority in the midst of the global coronavirus outbreak. The company has offices spread across the globe including seven in North America. 

Deal reached on bipartisan $8.3B bill to battle coronavirus

Capitol Hill negotiators have reached an agreement on an $8.3 billion measure to battle the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.

Contaminated cash may spread coronavirus, World Health Organization warns

The World Health Organization says cash can carry the coronavirus for a number of days and recommends switching to contactless transactions.